Winter often brings more interruption-of-service calls. (Photo: knowlesgallery/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

3 essential protocols for interruption-of-service calls

November 9, 2022 By Wes Sheppard

As cold weather envelops regions across the country, propane companies can expect more frequent interruption-of-service calls.

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A job hazard analysis helps determine what type of PPE to use. Photo: robeo/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Protect your employees with the proper PPE

October 27, 2022 By Brent Cammett

As a propane delivery company owner or manager, ensure your staff is prepared with the proper personal protective equipment (PPE).

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Forklift safety begins with trained employees who understand their job functions. (Photo: kali9/E+/Getty Images)

Forklift safety takes center stage

July 11, 2022 By Ellen Kriz

The Industrial Truck Association’s National Forklift Safety Day highlights critical forklift safety topics that propane retailers and customers should know.

This article is tagged with American Cylinder Exchange, EDP, forklifts, Industrial Truck Association (ITA), Mike Gioffre, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), propane forklifts, safety signals and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Conference highlights tips for educating, training employees

April 27, 2022 By Carly Bemer

As companies become creative in hiring approaches, providing proper training to new employees is critical to maintain the industry’s reputation for safety.

This article is tagged with Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), education, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), Rocky Mountain Propane Association, safety signals, safety training, Suburban Propane, ThompsonGas, Tom Clark and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Securing DOT security plans

November 24, 2021 By Eric H. Leskinen

Having a written security plan for your propane company is crucial to meeting important Department of Transportation requirements.

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3 ways documentation data can quantify compliance

July 15, 2021 By Alex Burns

A safety documentation system is critical to meet regulatory codes, maintain compliance and keep everyone on the same page.

This article is tagged with compliance, PERC, Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), safety, safety signals and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

Stay compliant with cathodic testing

May 20, 2021 By Eric H. Leskinen

Due diligence will help set up drivers and service technicians for success in the field when performing cathodic testing.

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So far, Superior has installed the two-camera safety system in 459 bobtails across all regions of its operational footprint. Photo by Nick Bellucco, Superior Plus

Fleet safety system puts drivers first

March 22, 2021 By Ellen Kriz

Superior Plus Propane uses the Samsara two-camera fleet safety system to protect drivers in more than 450 bobtails companywide.

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Don’t let policies and procedures manuals collect dust

February 18, 2021 By Eric H. Leskinen

Your policies and procedures manual is a living document that should be updated regularly to stay current with changes to codes and regulatory requirements.

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ave you completed an audit of your safety documentation over the last 12 months? Photo: iStock.com/YinYang

Longtime occupational safety attorney: OSHA requirements matter

November 3, 2020 By Ellen Kriz

Ronald Taylor, a partner at Venable law firm, explains why Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations should stay top of mind.

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